In honor of Chromecast, iMore is giving away Apple TVs!

Leave a comment below telling us why you'd prefer an Apple TV to a Google Chromecast and you'll be entered to win one FREE from iMore!

Chromecast looks like a great solution for people who have a select range of devices and want to stream a select range of content, so double thumbs up to Google for that, and for keeping the smart TV space interesting. However, Chromecast doesn't seem to offer Apple users anywhere nearly the power, performance, or experience of the Apple TV and AirPlay, at least not yet. But, Chromecast is only $35 and Apple TV is $99. And for some, cheapness is a feature! So, to help even the playing field for anyone torn between the two (or wishing they could more easily afford both!), we're going to give away three (3) brand new, Apple TVs! (Technically US$100 gift certificates.)

All you have to do to enter is:

Leave a comment below telling us why you'd rather have an Apple TV than a Google Chromecast.

In honor of Chromecast, iMore is giving away Apple TVs!

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I need to stream my movie collection from iTunes.... and the Apple TV is perfect for that. The Apple TV is the perfect device also for Netflix, Hulu, etc... with more content being delivered. I want a device I can trust just like I can trust my iPhones, iPads, MacPros, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini... and the Apple TV is that device. Even though the contest has ended, its still worth posting about this device.

I do like them both , but chrome cast has literally just came out and it only has two options of watching Netflix's and YouTube. Compared to Apple TV it has more to offer. Apple TV allows you to listen to music , listen to the new apple radio , play games, and allow you to even look at any app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. It has always came down to how many options are there available. But the price for the chrome cast is very reasonable and not for the Apple TV. Also the Chrome cast has connection problems and that needs to be worked on .

I am converting my home into appleland slowly. Even though I could get the Chromecast now, I am waiting to save enough Apple dollars to purchase an AppleTV. Apple in more stable in my opinion and will probably last longer than Chrome.

I think I should win an Apple Tv because i am a huge apple fan! I used to hate Apple and love Google! In April i decided to try something different and bought an iPhone.. I now hate Google and love Apple!! I have tried a friends Apple TV and i love it! It is way better then a Google Chromecast because you can have airplay, Mirroring, your photo stream, iCloud, music, Netflix, rent movies from iTunes, Watch live sports, theres a small handy Remote or control from your Idevice with the Remote app, built out of great material, its all HD (1080p) and last but not least it is of course an Apple device which is always better than anything! :)

Easy - set up, user friendly, connectivity
Looks - good, great design, small footprint
Just works - AirPlay, mirroring, sharing, photo stream
Who would have imagined that you would take a pic with your phone while out in the city for the day and then by the time you get home, they are automatically showing on your TV?!

Because Apple Rules, Google Drools!!! Plus the Chromecast is not going to last.. Like the other Google products it is over-hyped and won't get any traction. BTW Thanks Renee for having Apple's back on Macbreak Weekly... You seem to be the only one that makes any sense on that show... Thanks for the Apple TV!

Main advantages of the Apple TV for me are (jailbroken) access to my local media library, and integration into the full Apple ecosystem with the store, iCloud Photostreams etc.
Although the continued absence of iTunes extras is a source of bafflement.

The ATV has a much wider selection of apps available. Plus we don't know yet if the developers will sign on.

It doesn't come with a remote. You have to use one of your smart devices. This is clunky - especially if I want to stream an app that isn't on my phone or tablet. Then the only way to control the chromacast is using my computer.

So all the way around, the Chromacast is new and still rough around the edges compared to the ATV. Plus, my kids have really taken to the ATV environment. I'd like to add an ATV to my kids' TV so they can watch their own Netflix movies while I get my TV back to watch my shows!

I love Apple products. I can play music on all devices using iTunes Match. Apple TV would allow a person to stream to their television as well as use the airplay function to stream from an iPhone or iPad. More good things for the Apple TV are on the way in the Fall as well.

I'm interested in Apple Tv than chrome cast.
Pros:
1. Large amount of contents/Apps.
2. More durable
3. Already lot people tested and certified.
4. More processor power
5. Comfortness in playing the content using airplay without browser hangs.
6. Apple TV contents are more secure than chromecast

I would love an Apple TV first and foremost because I'm a completely sold apple fan, already bought, mixed and drank the kool aid. Secondly I've been wanting it because I have a ton of music, movies and subscriptions that would be SOOOO much more simple if they were all together and actually on my TV, not to mention how it would definitely significant increase my movie rental useage through iTunes. So go fly a kite Chromecast, I want an Apple TV.

I would love an Apple TV because I've built an office in my garage to run my non profit out of and have ran waaaay out of money before I could finish :-( I love Apple and I love imore ! Please help me out here. Pretty please?

I want a lot of content that is varied and vast
Not selected like that found on a Google Chromecast
I want power, performance, and a great experience for free
So please be so kind as to send me an Apple TV

Apple TV provides seamless "iLife" integration with my other Apple products. Chromecast would most likely be a nightmare to integrate with my Apple products. I would love to be able to have my iCloud photostream instantly available to view through an Apple TV connect to my television.

I want to win an AppleTV.
The  AppleTV, at this moment, is the superior option. It offers a lot more bang for your buck, Airplay audio, Airplay video from iOS/OS X. Airplay Mirror from iOS/OS X, as well as all the standalone content, including iTunes Match & iTunes video & music content in the cloud. And it keeps getting better with more content & I still believe Apple will eventually bring out an SDK for it.

Reason #1 - Apple's ecosystem and UI are unbeatable. Reason #2 - Apple TV has more features, the biggest for me being iTunes Match and access to all of my music. Apple TV playing music through my home stereo is top notch. Would love another unit to put in the den.

Aside from the fact that everything I own is Apple, I've always wanted the chance to get an Apple TV. I don't have anything but my iPad to watch Netflix and HBO Go and that gets really tiresome. I would hope that the Apple TV would definitely improve my viewing experience. Let's hope that by some stroke of luck I manage to win the Apple TV! Thanks :D

Well I could go the cheap route and get the chromecast, but what kind of father would I be setting that up for my 3 year olds room. No no no no, I want an Apple TV so I can stream all his kiddy movies from my Mac. Then he'll grow up appreciating apple's products and its ecosystem :)

Because I have a good amount of iTunes content the chrome cast from what I understand it needs to have something else send content to it (I know there's a netflix & pandora deal) however I'd like to use more than those two services. Thanks for everything

I'd prefer an Apple TV device rather than a Chromecast one for the simple fact that Apple TV is an already well established product which has been tried and tested. Chromecast is the "new kid on the block" as it were, and still has yet to prove its mettle as a viable alternative.

Recently coming from blackberry I bought an iPhone. I wasn't very impressed with the nexus7 I purchased so I didn't go android. Having a mbp and the iPhone sync the iTunes accts is really cool. I think the airplay would fit perfectly in my just now growing apple collection. I believe that apple has it down to a science when it comes to sharing media and the airplay makes it all come together. I want it to all come together for me!

I think I should win an Apple Tv because i am a huge apple fan! I used to hate Apple and love Google! In April i decided to try something different and bought an iPhone.. I now hate Google and love Apple!! I have tried a friends Apple TV and i love it! It is way better then a Google Chromecast because you can have airplay, Mirroring, your photo stream, iCloud, music, Netflix, rent movies from iTunes, Watch live sports, Remote or control from your Idevice with the Remote app, its all HD (1080p) and last but not least it is of course an Apple device which is always better than anything! :)

With an Apple TV I would be able to "AirPlay Mirror" the wonderful MyReef 3D aquarium app from the iPhone directly to the tv and enjoy virtual relaxing fish between a song form iTunes and a movie from the store online... Plus I don't think Chromecast comes with a remote as sleek as Apple's!!! ;)

Although impressed by Google's drive to put out a possible 'game-changing' product, I'd rather have an Apple TV. It has a lot more to offer and is reliable. I am heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem & don't want to take a chance on a one trick pony.

I already own apple devices (macbook,iphone,ipod,ipad) so being able to complete the loop and have everything working flawlessly on my tv too would be awesome and the apple tv system is a big plus just by itself!

I've been thinking of getting a streaming player for some time now, and since I pretty much have all Apple products, I was thinking of getting an Apple TV. I've been tempted by Roku and Chromecast, so a free Apple TV will be a great way to stick with Apple!

I would rather have an Apple TV versus a Chromecast because I have no intent on owning an Android phone, and I already am heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem. With an iPhone and Macbook Pro, I have had a keen eye on Apple TV as it would allow me to have a set top box in my dorm room at school.

How else am I going to stream my iPad , iPhone and MacBook to my beautiful 46" HDTV so seamlessly ?! Now with Mavericks coming out, there's really no option other than having an Apple TV to go with any setup you have in your office or home

I would rather have an Apple TV over a chromecast because I am an apple junkie and I believe that it would work a lot better with my iPad, iPhone and MacBook Pro than a chromecast would.. I really want to win an Apple TV so I can get to see what it is capable of doing with all of my other apple products!

I have Hulu and Netflix. I use those services on my Mac. I want to be able to watch them on my TV. My friend had a blueray player he used to bring that would do something similar, but it wasnt easy to use. There is nothing in the market like Apple TV. My life would much easier having it.

I'd prefer the Apple TV because it's a more fully evolved piece of tech, I have no worries about its compatibility with all the Apple gear I already have and I understand it'll let me access more features.

Well, Chromecast is better so I cannot say anything. Yet, I hope I'm eligible for the TV. It's only better because Chromecast does not (currently) officially support device mirroring, something I'd love to use with my iPad.

Because pretty much all my college gear is an Apple product, and I love the ecosystem and how everything works together in sync. Been wanting an Apple TV for a while but haven't been able to get one, it would be a great addition to the family. :)

I have tossed many ideas around and I find that Apple can make this device the center of our living room. Very simple....it should be called the all new "Apple TV Box"! Instead of a 46", 55", and 65" LED Displays why not make Apple TV a main receiver and beam to our current APTV units. Make Siri a focal point as well.

I was just about to buy a new TV and was thinking of a Smart TV, but then decided to stick to the Apple family for a consistent, great interface. So we'll buy a non-Smart TV (if we can find one) and then buy an Apple TV to make it smart. Would love to get one through this giveaway!

With Apple TV, I can access ALL my iTunes content (music, movies, TV shows, Podcasts) and pictures, plus stream via AirPlay from my iPad or iPhone. I love the fact that with Apple TV I can also access Netflix, Hulu, and a variety of Cable Networks like HBO and Showtime (if you're a cable subscriber). I'm an entertainment junkie, and having this nimble access to all of these media outlets and venues really makes the viewing and listening pleasure that much more enjoyable. And, with individual Apple TV's on each TV in the house, I can start a movie or show from my iTunes on one TV and finish it another room by continuing where I left off. Same with Netflix. It's simple, brilliant, and oh, so much HighDef fun!

My wife and I are both ipad users and fans. The Apple TV would make for a great next step in our Apple evolution. As seniors we try to keep up with technology and the Apple TV would allow us to take advantage of our new TV's capability.

1. i expect more updates to come which will have more functionality of practical use in the long run for the platform since release of chromecast and can use it as a beta before a new apple tv device launches.

2. im testing out integration with iOS7 and Mac OS and how it can work universally

I would love an Apple TV so that it's integrated well with my iOS device so that I can stream content a lot better. And I always wanted to watch a keynote from an Apple TV so this will give me a great chance to do so!

Why would I rather an Apple TV? First, as of now, there isnt really any support for chromecast aside from the services mentioned by googles event. Second, i don't want my phone to be the main source of entertainment, even if the content gets sent to the cloud. I would rather all the services be onboard the device

We are an Apple family. We love our iPads and iPhones and would love to be able to use Airplay to play our content from our devices. I would really like to get to know the Apple TV and the great uses it can provide for our family. Sorry but ~Chromecast~ just wont cut it with my family. I wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of spying mechanism in the Chromecast to watch everything people are doing :) jk.

It would be great to add this to our entertainment system. I am currently using a Leveno PC hooked to my TV. I've had it for a couple years but its so hard to use and I can't stream my itunes music on it. Anyway Apple TV would be a great replacement for that unit and my family would love it.

Apple products are superior in every way!! Apple support is amazing & the products apple releases are top notch!! Apple TV is the future generation of TV watching!!! Everyone I know loves their Apple TV!!

Besides already changing my movie watching and music listening, Apple TV has/will change my football watching experience this fall. With the addition of WatchESPN to Apple TV, I can now keep up with my alma mater's team on all of the ESPN3 channels. Since I live far away from the university I attended and it is a smaller school, I don't have the luxury of watching the team on national television. When I was planning out my fall saturday football schedule, I had to figure out how I was going to watch these games. It was going to be either on my phone, Airplay it, or sit in front of my computer.
Now that I have an Apple TV and WatchESPN, problem solved. I can watch all of the ESPN3 televised games through AppleTV in HD. Even then, since one game will be Televised through another network, no problem...I'll just airplay to AppleTv through the iPhone app I have.
There is ONE problem, I only have ONE AppleTV aaand its in the bedroom. I can't convince my wife that we need another one for the living room. I know, I know, its only 100 bucks...but I cant justify spending another 100 bucks on AppleTV when we've got our 2nd child on the way!!

All that said, Google Chromecast cannot do everything AppleTV can. This fall is scheduled around AppleTV's abilities and I love it!!
The last piece I need is ONE more AppleTV for the big screen!!

I'd prefer the Apple TV because it simply works. The Chromecast does, but it doesn't, and in the future it might work with ipad and iphone. I picked one up last night. With the ipad it ONLY works with Netflix and Youtube - NOT with Chrome. With the MAC it works with Chrome. With the iphone - forget it. The ipad/iphone app is not available yet. In short, MAYBE someday it MIGHT work - but for now, the trusty Apple TV does everything it is supposed to do with all my other toys.

I am deep into the apple ecosystem so things just work. Plus since update with HBO Go I have used it even more. I have not used the chrome cast but the Apple TV while not perfect has had the best navigation then it's competitors.